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The condition of a patient when there is normal function without evidence of disease or abnormality. A sense of physical, mental, and social well-being; effective functioning, both within the person and by the person in his or her environment. Defined by the World Health Organization as ”a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being…

The cover for an implant fixture that protects the fixture during the healing phase after surgical placement of the implant body. The purpose of the healing screw is to ensure access to the internal threaded cavity for later use.  

Healing phase. The time allocated for healing following a surgery, before the next procedure is performed at the same site.  

A cover for an implant fixture that guides gingival healing and gingival cuff formation.  

Also known as delayed primary closure or tertiary wound healing. A method to manage heavily infected or contaminated wounds in which the wound is left open for several days following tissue injury. Delayed wound healing that occurs in the base of ulcerated or cavitary wounds, especially those that have become infected. The wound fills very…

Secondary closure. Healing of a wound in which a gap is left between its edges. Union occurs by granulation tissue formation from the base and the sides. This requires epithelial migration, collagen deposition, contraction, and remodeling during healing. The healing of an infected wound or ulcer, which takes place slowly and may leave a permanent…

Primary closure. Healing of a wound in which the edges are closely reapproximated. Union or restoration of continuity occurs directly with minimal granulation tissue and scar formation. The healing of a clean wound where the tissue reforms quickly. A process that closes the edge of a wound with little or no inflammatory reaction and in…

Implant component placed at stage two surgery to guide periodontal soft tissue healing prior to definitive prosthetic restoration. Typical cross‐sectional design is cylindrical.  

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. healing: Regeneration or repair of injured, lost or surgically treated tissue.